2016 saw the release of some of the biggest titles and with that the expectations have risen drastically for what is in store for 2017. Microsoft has been left behind in the gaming war by other companies as the competition turned fierce in 2016.
To make its comeback into the market, Halo Wars 2 will be entering the market the market with the latest real-time strategy game. The game has been developed by 343 Industries set in the science fiction universe which is a part of the Halo series. However, this version takes place 30 years after the original Halo Wars.
The game will release on Xbox One and Windows PC on the February 21. There have been some leaks of the characters and tracks from the game lately, which has given a slight peek to the enthusiastically waiting gamers.
The second game that is high on the radar for 2017 is Destiny 2. The first installment of the game was the most hyped game of all time, and a similar trend is being carried out for the second installment as well. Bungie has been working towards improving the game drastically and adding a sequel to the mix. However, nothing has been let out about how the picture of the sequel would turn out.
The only piece of news that has been clearly out yet is the fact that it is in the developing stages. After the way in which its hype lost effect after the release of the first installment, Bungie hopes to gain back the popularity with its second installment. The game is expected to release on Xbox One and PS4 sometime next year.
Mass Effect: Andromeda is speculated to be the upcoming role-playing game with a third person shooting addition. This game is expected to give the Mass Effect franchise a whole new face and give a whole new gaming experience in addition to the Mass Effect universe. This game will release in March for PS4, Xbox One and PC.
Every anticipated game is sort out to bring something new into the world of gaming and Resident Evil 7 is no less in that sphere. It’s reveal at the E3 2016 was one of the biggest surprises. Its unique feature is that it will be a new first-person survival adventure horror game.
The game has been popular for its scare jumps and effects but with the addition of zombies running around, the levels of horror and creepiness will touch a whole new level. The game is expected to make its release on the 24th of January for PC, PS4 and Xbox One.
The Star Wars franchise will also add to the world of gaming with Star Wars Battlefront 2 which will be EA’s way to capitalize the Star Wars Episode VIII which is set to release in 2017. The first game, Battlefront, was released soon after the Force Awakens hit the theaters in 2015 and the trend will follow.
The gamers will get a story mode campaign alongside the multiplayer action, and EA hopes to make this title even bigger than the previous one. Star Wars Battlefront gained popularity upon its release in 2015 but the server witness a huge drop in the number of gamers as 2016 progressed. However, with this installment EA hopes to gain a more consistent success in comparison.
Sony will release its big gun in 2017 which will be Horizon Zero Dawn which is expected to hold up for the brand for the first half of the year with its late February release. Guerilla Games has confirmed that the game will release with improved visuals for PS4 Pro with an emphasis on HDR-compatible TV sets.